Well rick, I have an Aussie Charger with a stroker 440(500 ci)with comp cams 294 solid(248@050)Wiend Xcelerator single-plane,Stealth Heads,650 D/Pumper Holley(YES,650)10:1 comp 193 lbs cranking pressure,factory dizzy set at 36 degrees total with 22 initial advance.MSD 6AL ignition.
I run a 4-speed new-process with 2:75 gears out back with 25 inch diameter wheels.
This car weighs over 4100 lbs with me & fuel & it runs 12:00 @ 118 mph & does 17 mpg Imperial which I guess is about 15 US to the gallon.
Now I use all the throttle when I accelerate wherever I can & cruise about 70-90 mph.
Would suggest you get your total timing right & then get your initial set after that. Not hard to do.
If thats alright get into that damn carbby; something is very wrong.
cheers, Mike.